Balasore ( OT webdesk): In a shocking incident, two women were caught attempting to abduct a newborn baby at Balasore District Headquarters Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday.
The alarming event unfolded when the suspects tried to snatch the baby girl, just seven days old, from her mother’s arms.
The mother, startled by the sudden movement, raised an alarm, leading to swift intervention by local residents and family members.
One of the suspects was captured immediately, while the second was detained shortly afterwards.
Hospital authorities and law enforcement are now investigating whether the suspects are connected to an organised child trafficking network.
This incident has heightened concerns about hospital security, as similar cases of newborn theft have occurred in the past.
Authorities suspect possible insider involvement, questioning how outsiders could gain access to the maternity ward without assistance.
Police have launched a thorough investigation into the matter, aiming to determine whether this attempted abduction is linked to broader trafficking activities and recent controversies surrounding twin births in the hospital.
